Last Listing description (June 2018)
WIWO - extremely well-planned property, buyers can reap the benefits of years of hard work and passion that has been put into this exceptionally well-presented macadamia nut orchard and wholesale palm nursery on 164.64 acres (66.63 ha).
Varieties planted are mainly 741 with 246 planted a pollination trees with some A16, 842, 344 and 203 and the ages of the trees are 20 to 16 years old.
On four titles, this business was designed to be run by a family team and all equipment and machinery was purchased with this in mind. For a copy of the extensive list of inclusions please contact the listing agent.
Accommodation is a lovely 4-bedroom home + office with an 11m in-ground salt swimming pool landscaped gardens, 2 x 5000 gal rain tanks, rear patio area/verandahs front and rear, lovely location.
Surrounded by beautiful established gardens, the home is open plan with modern kitchen, entertainment area with bar, office and formal dining room. Insulated, all bedrooms open onto either the front or back veranda. The main bedroom has an ensuite, walk in wardrobe and air conditioning. Adjacent to the home is a triple carport with room for a caravan or boat.
In addition to the home, there is a self-contained flat nearby.
Heaps of sheds and structures house all the equipment and machinery relevant to running the business. 3 phase power is connected.
Approx. 10,000 macadamia trees are being harvested and vary in size from medium to large. There is heaps of room for expansion, approximately 10,000 trees if desired as much of the property is currently being used for horses. Fully fenced with three dams, pressure pumps on the pumping station along with a fertigation system makes watering and fertilizing for both nursery and orchard easy. There are two bores for back up. Their daughter is currently digging the dams out and they will be 27mgl, 36 mgl and 27 mgl which should be finished by the end of 2018 then they above bought the block next door and are digging a good sized dam in that and all the area water flows though this block. Please see attached map of farm without 4th block shows the underground mains Etc.
In addition to the large igloos and shade house, there are vast outdoor areas for growing the large range of exotic palms and plants. Both indoor and outdoor areas are watered by computers with stations clearly marked for easy access. Currently supplying permanent orders, stock on hand is estimated to have a wholesale value of $400,000 - $500,000.
The local fire station and emergency helicopter pad are located on a small corner of the property offering peace of mind.
Approx. distances: Baffle Creek 14km, Bundaberg 100km, Agnes Water 67km, Gladstone 129km.
Co-ordinates: 24 25 32.37 s 151 58 16.86 e Please note that Google Earth shows a lot of our roads as still being gravel whereas they are now bitumen.
Baffle Creek offers a beautiful estuary system with fantastic fishing & crabbing and quiet beaches. Our sub-tropical climate is arguably the best on the east coast of Australia offering surf beaches. School buses service the entire area.